Hüseyin Nihâl Atsız (Ottoman Turkish: حسين نيهال آتسز; January 12, 1905 – December 11, 1975) was a prominent Turkish nationalist writer, novelist, poet and philosopher. Nihâl Atsız identified as a racist, Pan-Turkist, Turanist and anti-Islam advocate (in his later life). He was the author of over 30 books and numerous articles. He was in strong opposition to the government of İsmet İnönü, which he criticized for co-operating with the communists. He was accused of plotting to overthrow the government.
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12 January 1905 Kasımpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Died |
11 December 1975 (aged 70) İçerenköy, Istanbul, Turkey
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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